Auto Service Technician at Volkswagen Audi Spokane - Pay $23-$36+

AutoNation • Spokane Valley, WA

2d • $23 - $36 • Onsite

About The Position

AutoNation is seeking an experienced Auto Technician or Auto Mechanic for Volkswagen Audi Spokane. The technician performs assigned vehicle repairs in accordance with dealership and factory standards, ensuring work is accurate, timely, and of high quality. The role involves daily interaction with customers and dealership colleagues, including service advisors, technicians, parts associates, cashiers, sales associates, and managers.

The shop is described as busy and temperature-controlled, with tenured service technicians and advisors. Compensation is $23–$36+ per flat-rate hour, based on experience, training, and certifications, with additional bonus components tied to longevity, proficiency, and overrides. AutoNation offers paid OEM training, career paths, PTO, health insurance options, referral programs, and employee discounts.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to read and comprehend written instructions and information.
• General mechanical skills.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to drive manual-transmission vehicles.
• Manual dexterity, good judgment, and ability to safely operate power tools, hand tools, and other machinery.
• Demonstrated customer service skills.
• Knowledge of all aspects of automotive repair and maintenance.
• Graduate of a mechanical vocational trade school or equivalent experience.
• Ability to operate an automobile.
• Technical aptitude demonstrated by ASE certification or successful completion of a pre-employment test.

Nice To Haves

• Technical or trade school degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Stay current on diagnostic methods and service techniques for vehicles sold and serviced by the dealership.
• Perform work specified on repair orders efficiently and accurately, following dealership and factory standards.
• Follow factory and dealership repair procedures when performing warranty work.
• Participate in service technician training programs and in-dealership service training activities.
• Become familiar with the latest service bulletins, manuals, and other service publications.
• Attend manufacturer-sponsored service training.
• Clearly and accurately record the cause of failure and work performed on repair orders.
• Communicate with the service manager, service technician team leader, and/or service consultant to confirm repair order and diagnostic information.
• Request parts from the parts department as needed.
• Communicate diagnosis, repair status, road-test results, and completion of work to the service manager, service technician team leader, and/or service consultant.
• Follow company safety procedures to avoid exposure to fumes, dirt, and harsh chemicals.

Benefits

• Paid OEM training and other training opportunities.
• Longevity, productivity, and other incentives or bonuses.
• Paid time off and vacation policy.
• Defined career paths and advancement opportunities.
• Health insurance options.
• Employee and technician referral programs, based on position.
• Employee discounts on purchases, parts, and service.
• 401(k) matching.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Maternity benefits.
• Associate purchase and discount programs for vehicles, services, parts, collision, accessories, and AutoGear.
• Discounts through YouDecide.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED